VERMITHRAX issued the following statement on their Facebook page: “VERMITHRAX is excited and proud to be partnered with a diverse label like Divebomb Records that has always shown a true passion for Metal/Music, old and new!”

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Sharing the stage with such heavy-hitters as ICED EARTH, METAL CHURCH, QUEENSRYCHE, FATES WARNING, OVERKILL, SABATON, LIZZY BORDEN, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT, and EVERGREY has aided VERMITHRAX in sharpening their skills in preparation for their sophomore outing, “Imperium Draconus” —recorded at the band’s personal studio, The Lair, and mixed in part by Christopher Lee Simmonds (THOUGHT INDUSTRY, FILTER, EMANCIPATION SYNDICATE) and Jim Dofka (DOFKA, PSYCHO SCREAM, etc.).

The anthemically epic vibe of “Enoch” and brooding chug of “Crucified by Hate” are definitive emblems of VERMITHRAX’s balanced yet varied approach — their classic metal-inspired sound featuring an array of blistering guitar solos and animated, identifiable vocals. “Road to Athkatla” emerges as the album’s razor-sharp foray into the adventurous worlds of progressive and power metal; while “River Crour” immediately breathes thrashing mad fire. Written as an homage to SLAYERS’s Jeff Hanneman on the day he passed, it lends the perfect counterbalance to the intricately nuanced yet powerful “Spellbound” and the pummeling, prog-tinged driver, “Calling My Name.” The disc closes with a steamrolling thrasher that combines VERMITHRAX’s unique approach branded deep into a medley of two FLOTSAM AND JETSAM staples — ”Hammerhead” and “Hard on You” — as a heartfelt tribute to one of their favorite classic thrash influences.

With “Imperium Draconus”, Divebomb Records is proud to assist VERMITHRAX in igniting the world with their fiery brand of progressive-and power metal-infused thrash!